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Kenney’s “Trumpian” narrative that COVID-19 is a disease of the elderly will lead to more infections and deaths – AFL
May 28, 2020

“This is the worst kind of message to be sending to Albertans as they return to work,” says AFL EDMONTON – Not only are Premier Jason Kenney’s comments about COVID-19 […]

Child Care is crucial for Alberta’s economic recovery – AFL
May 25, 2020

Alberta’s unions call for proper funding and a robust system of child care as Alberta moves toward economic recovery EDMONTON – As more Albertans start to return to work and […]

As Albertans return to work, AFL publishes list of 100 jobs where COVID-19 risk is highest – AFL
May 21, 2020

Unions call on UCP government to ensure safe worksites at all EDMONTON – The Alberta Federation of Labour has released a list of the top 100 jobs with the highest […]

As Albertans return to work, who is at the highest risk of exposure to the novel coronavirus? – AFL
May 21, 2020

Women and low-income workers most likely to be infected As Albertans return to work, who is at the highest risk of exposure to the novel coronavirus? The short answer is […]

Alberta unions urge Kenney government to delay re-opening the economy by one month – AFL
May 13, 2020

More needs to be done to guarantee safety in workplaces, says AFL EDMONTON – The leaders of unions affiliated with the Alberta Federation of Labour are urging the Kenney government […]

Where’s the proof that UCP-approved masks will actually keep Albertans safe? – AFL
May 12, 2020

Use of emergency powers to side-step workplace safety standards is deeply troubling, says AFL EDMONTON – Health and safety advocates are worried that UCP Labour Minister Jason Copping is potentially […]